Japan, 1920s–1930s, Buddhist Shrine Housing A Wooden Statue Of The Zen Master Kobo Daishi.
Japan, 1920–1930, Small Buddhist shrine (“butsudan”)containing a painted wooden statue of the Zen master Kobo Daishi, dressed as amonk, seated on a lacquered and gilded throne, holding his attributes in bothhands.
The “butsudan” itself, featuring two doors, is made of lacqueredand gilded wood.
Kobo Daishi was a Buddhist monk and the founder of the Shingon school of Buddhism. He is also a prominent figure in Japanese history: his universal spirit has strongly influenced Japanese culture and civilization. He was not only a great religious leader but also an eminent man of letters, a philosopher, poet, and calligrapher. Throughout his life, he showed great compassion toward all beings, and it is for this reason that he remains so popular in Japan to this day.
Dimensions: Height 14.5 (cm).
Good condition; some chips in the lacquer that do not detract from the piece’s beauty.
The scale reference in the last photograph is a small model of a lighter from a well-known brand.
A certificate of authenticity guaranteeing the contents of this listing will be issued and provided to the buyer.
We take special care with our packaging by using optimal protective materials. Shipping includes insurance. Shipping rates: Metropolitan France: 18 euros; European Union countries and Switzerland: 25 euros; Eastern European and Maghreb countries: 45 euros; United States, Australia, Asia, and the rest of the world: 85 euros.
You can contact us at 0648321409 or 0953253741.
The “butsudan” itself, featuring two doors, is made of lacqueredand gilded wood.
Kobo Daishi was a Buddhist monk and the founder of the Shingon school of Buddhism. He is also a prominent figure in Japanese history: his universal spirit has strongly influenced Japanese culture and civilization. He was not only a great religious leader but also an eminent man of letters, a philosopher, poet, and calligrapher. Throughout his life, he showed great compassion toward all beings, and it is for this reason that he remains so popular in Japan to this day.
Dimensions: Height 14.5 (cm).
Good condition; some chips in the lacquer that do not detract from the piece’s beauty.
The scale reference in the last photograph is a small model of a lighter from a well-known brand.
A certificate of authenticity guaranteeing the contents of this listing will be issued and provided to the buyer.
We take special care with our packaging by using optimal protective materials. Shipping includes insurance. Shipping rates: Metropolitan France: 18 euros; European Union countries and Switzerland: 25 euros; Eastern European and Maghreb countries: 45 euros; United States, Australia, Asia, and the rest of the world: 85 euros.
You can contact us at 0648321409 or 0953253741.
450 €
Period: 20th century
Style: Asian art
Condition: Good condition
Material: Painted wood
Length: 11
Height: 14,5
Depth: 9
Reference (ID): 1837655
Availability: In stock
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